CDEP Scholarships

CDEP awards dual-degree scholarships to talented students.

To be considered for a competitive-based CDEP scholarship, students must meet the criteria below:

complete a college-preparatory high school curriculum

have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above

have a combined math and critical thinking SAT score of 1170 (minimum 570 math) or a composite score of 26 on the ACT or above

These scholarships cover tuition, fees, room and board, and a supplemental book stipend. They cover the costs of matriculation at Fort Valley State University, Georgia Tech, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Penn State University, the University of Texas-Austin, and the University of Arkansas.

Scholarships for Georgia students are coordinated with the HOPE Scholarship in that the tuition is paid by HOPE. Tuition for non-Georgia students is paid directly by CDEP.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS (Competitive)

3.5 GPA or above

Official high school transcript (1st semester grades from 12th grade must be included on transcript)

Two letters of recommendation

Combined math and critical reading Old SAT score of 1100 (minimum 550 math) or an equivalent composite score of 26 on the ACT; NOTE: New SAT combined score is 1170 (minimum 570 math)